Historical Race Day Weather for the Avenue of the Giants Marathon

May 3, 2026

Race day snapshot

Partially cloudy

Start Line Conditions

Start Temp 49°F 9°C

Start Humidity 97% Humidity

Wind NNW 2 mph Wind

Race day high 64°F 18°C

Race day low 48°F 9°C

PR Score 97.81 Normal score 98.41

Course Score 98.41 Course-only Score

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May 4, 2025

Race day snapshot

Partially cloudy

Start Line Conditions

Start Temp 40°F 4°C

Start Humidity 88% Humidity

Wind NW 15 mph Wind

Race day high 58°F 14°C

Race day low 38°F 3°C

PR Score 98.41 Normal score 98.41

Course Score 98.41 Course-only Score

May 5, 2024

Race day snapshot

Overcast

Start Line Conditions

Start Temp 39°F 4°C

Start Humidity 99% Humidity

Wind ESE 7 mph Wind

Race day high 55°F 13°C

Race day low 39°F 4°C

PR Score 98.41 Normal score 98.41

Course Score 98.41 Course-only Score

May 7, 2023

Race day snapshot

Partially cloudy

Start Line Conditions

Start Temp 40°F 4°C

Start Humidity 96% Humidity

Wind SE 5 mph Wind

Race day high 56°F 13°C

Race day low 38°F 3°C

PR Score 98.41 Normal score 98.41

Course Score 98.41 Course-only Score

May 1, 2022

Race day snapshot

Clear

Start Line Conditions

Start Temp 46°F 8°C

Start Humidity 87% Humidity

Wind NNW 5 mph Wind

Race day high 67°F 19°C

Race day low 42°F 6°C

PR Score 95.77 Normal score 98.41

Course Score 95.78 Course-only Score

September 19, 2021

Race day snapshot

Possible Drizzle

Start Line Conditions

Start Temp 58°F 14°C

Start Humidity 98% Humidity

Wind SSW 2 mph Wind

Race day high 70°F 21°C

Race day low 52°F 11°C

PR Score 93.53 Normal score 98.41

Course Score 95.78 Course-only Score

May 5, 2019

Race day snapshot

Overcast

Start Line Conditions

Start Temp 42°F 6°C

Start Humidity 100% Humidity

Wind WNW 0 mph Wind

Race day high 73°F 23°C

Race day low 39°F 4°C

PR Score 97.02 Normal score 98.41

Course Score 97.52 Course-only Score

May 6, 2018

Race day snapshot

Mostly Cloudy

Start Line Conditions

Start Temp 48°F 9°C

Start Humidity 91% Humidity

Wind SSW 2 mph Wind

Race day high 68°F 20°C

Race day low 47°F 8°C

PR Score 97.29 Normal score 98.41

Course Score 97.52 Course-only Score

May 7, 2017

Race day snapshot

Sunny

Start Line Conditions

Start Temp 47°F 8°C

Start Humidity 81% Humidity

Wind NNW 15 mph Wind

Race day high 62°F 17°C

Race day low 44°F 7°C

PR Score 97.52 Normal score 98.41

Course Score 97.52 Course-only Score

May 1, 2016

Race day snapshot

Mostly Clear

Start Line Conditions

Start Temp 62°F 17°C

Start Humidity 84% Humidity

Wind NE 7 mph Wind

Race day high 82°F 28°C

Race day low 46°F 8°C

PR Score 93.48 Normal score 98.41

Course Score 97.52 Course-only Score

May 3, 2015

Race day snapshot

Partly Cloudy

Start Line Conditions

Start Temp 50°F 10°C

Start Humidity 97% Humidity

Wind NE 4 mph Wind

Race day high 72°F 22°C

Race day low 44°F 7°C

PR Score 96.79 Normal score 98.41

Course Score 97.52 Course-only Score

May 4, 2014

Race day snapshot

Mostly Cloudy

Start Line Conditions

Start Temp 48°F 9°C

Start Humidity 97% Humidity

Wind SE 5 mph Wind

Race day high 61°F 16°C

Race day low 45°F 7°C

PR Score 97.52 Normal score 98.41

Course Score 97.52 Course-only Score

May 5, 2013

Race day snapshot

Partly Cloudy

Start Line Conditions

Start Temp 52°F 11°C

Start Humidity 49% Humidity

Wind S 2 mph Wind

Race day high 74°F 23°C

Race day low 49°F 9°C

PR Score 97.52 Normal score 98.41

Course Score 97.52 Course-only Score

May 6, 2012

Race day snapshot

Clear

Start Line Conditions

Start Temp 46°F 8°C

Start Humidity 93% Humidity

Wind N 5 mph Wind

Race day high 59°F 15°C

Race day low 44°F 7°C

PR Score 97.17 Normal score 98.41

Course Score 97.52 Course-only Score

May 1, 2011

Race day snapshot

Clear

Start Line Conditions

Start Temp 44°F 7°C

Start Humidity 93% Humidity

Wind No Wind Wind

Race day high 55°F 13°C

Race day low 36°F 2°C

PR Score 97.52 Normal score 98.41

Course Score 97.52 Course-only Score

May 2, 2010

Race day snapshot

Clear

Start Line Conditions

Start Temp 47°F 8°C

Start Humidity 90% Humidity

Wind No Wind Wind

Race day high 55°F 13°C

Race day low 39°F 4°C

PR Score 97.52 Normal score 98.41

Course Score 97.52 Course-only Score